Mollie Magazine Christmas 2022

Molly Hawkins Visual artist Molly is known for her large-scale and vibrant interventions in public spaces. Bringing joy using the influence of colour and pattern, Molly creates bespoke art internationally across Germany, Mexico, Poland, India and the UK. Her work includes entire building murals, basketball court installations, street art and set design. Make Molly’s painted baubles in a weekend on page 71 @mollymural Louisa Burtonshaw Embroiderer Louisa is a full-time embroidery and textile obsessive and runs Stitch Happy, an online store featuring embroidery, punch needle and macrame kits and other stitching goodies. When she is not stitching, she can be found scouring Pinterest for interior design ideas for her house renovation and doing DIY makes to put in it when it’s finished. Find Lousia’s fruity button mending idea on page 92 @stitchhappy studio Claire Hill Maker and coach Claire runs Vivid Wire,…

EDITOR’S PICK These evergreen honeycomb trees manage to be as nostalgic as they are current – they have a timeless quality we can all embrace in our efforts to shop more sustainably. Find them and lots of other modern classics on page 50. Welcome to our Christmas issue of Mollie, your essential guide to all things festive. Whether you’re looking to make some personal gifts, decorate your home, or to simply get in the yule time mood, we have so much inspiration for you. Our theme this month is Treasure. Christmas is a time to cherish those around us and is full of sparkle. Good fortune comes in so many forms and isn’t measured by the money you spend. With so many of us trying to be more frugal this…

Molly Hawkins Visual artist Molly is known for her large-scale and vibrant interventions in public spaces. Bringing joy using the influence of colour and pattern, Molly creates bespoke art internationally across Germany, Mexico, Poland, India and the UK. Her work includes entire building murals, basketball court installations, street art and set design. Make Molly’s painted baubles in a weekend on page 71 @mollymural Louisa Burtonshaw Embroiderer Louisa is a full-time embroidery and textile obsessive and runs Stitch Happy, an online store featuring embroidery, punch needle and macrame kits and other stitching goodies. When she is not stitching, she can be found scouring Pinterest for interior design ideas for her house renovation and doing DIY makes to put in it when it’s finished. Find Lousia’s fruity button mending idea on page…

BRAND FOCUS THE DARTMOOR ARTIST Make your festive styling more sustainable this year with timeless decorations that will last long after the final sprinkling of glitter has been swept away. Artist Sarah Smith designs and makes homeware from her eco-friendly farm studio in Devon. She taught herself to paint after recovering from surgery and is inspired by found natural materials. These beautiful dried flower wreaths will last the whole winter and beyond. From £40, www.thedartmoorartist.co.uk BRAND FOCUS GUDRUN SJÖDÉN It’s party season and, if you’re hosting, you’ll be in need of some amazing tableware to create the ultimate Christmas spread. From tablecloths and matching placemats to fancy runners, Gudrun Sjödén will provide the textiles, you just need to bring some scrumptious food. Add some dried flowers and candles and you’ll feel like a pro. Tableware, from…

RUFFLED HEADBAND Marbling is a great way to upcycle leftover fabrics, before turning them into beautiful accessories like this ruffled headband – a must-have for your wardrobe and ideal for elevating your outfit from day-to-day to something a bit more special! Plus it’s a super-simple sewing project, so a fabulous way to start off your sewing journey. BESPOKE GIFT WRAP Give this year’s Christmas presents a luxurious feel with handmade wrapping. You can even go one step further and create matching marbled gift tags and ribbons. Just imagine these marbled marvels piled high under the Christmas tree or stuffed into a stocking – those colours are a festive feast for the eyes! MATERIALS Water bath – a shallow tray to fit the object to be marbled comfortably. This will vary from project to project…

1 A floral firecracker of a purse. Monogram Crescent Pouch £35, by Anthropologie. www.anthropologie.com 2 When your appreciation knows no bounds… Infinity Knot Personalised Bangle £22, by Bloom Boutique. www.bloom-boutique.co.uk 3 Start the day your way. Amelie Ceramic Mug £4, by Oliver Bonas. www.oliverbonas.com 4 Classic meets classic. Personalised Women's Blue Cotton Pyjamas £39, by Mini Lunn. www.notonthehighstreet.com 5 Here to channel Carrie Bradshaw. Bespoke name necklace, £128, by Jewellery Box. www.jewellerybox.co.uk 6 Creative blocks to colour blocks. Modern Photo Notebook, £23, by Papier. www.papier.com 7 A charming gift. Lucky Marble Monogram Serving Board £56, by Anthropologie. www.anthropologie.co.uk 8 Mark your place in style. Leather Corner Bookmark £9.50, by Sbri. www.sbri.co.uk 9 The cutest stocking filler. Daddy Keyring £20, by Sbri. www.sbri.co.uk 10 Zodiac with zest. Star Sign Strawberry Gin £16, by Lisa Angel. www.notonthehighstreet.com…